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Eating 6 Prunes a Day Prevents Bone Loss in Patients With Osteoporosis

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Kristin Della Volpe

Eating prunes daily may protect against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

BMI-Z Scores in Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Before Ambulation Loss

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Mary Stroka

Researchers sought to analyze weight changes during Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the presence of any associations with ambulatory status, caloric intake, or corticosteroid use.

Bone Mass, Microarchitecture Impaired in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Dialysis

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Colby Stong

A team of investigators conducted a meta-analysis to evaluate trabecular and cortical parameters of the radius and tibia in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis.

Skeletal Muscle Mass Measurement May Predict Risk for Hip Fracture Among Older Men

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Jessica Nye, PhD

A team of researchers investigated whether low muscle mass as assessed via D3-creatine dilution may be associated with risk of fracture.

Nonoperative Management of Frail Patients With Proximal Femoral Fracture

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Colby Stong

Investigators assessed nonoperative management vs operative management of proximal femoral fractures in institutionalized frail older patients with limited life expectancy.

Low Cumulative Disease Activity Linked to Higher Bone Mineral Density in RA Cohort

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Sheila Jacobs

Researchers evaluated the association between cumulative disease activity and bone mineral density among Latinx and Asian patients with RA.

High Levels of Body Fat Mass Related to Lower Bone Density in Men

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Colby Stong

Researchers sought to assess the relationship between body composition and bone mineral density in patients of diverse backgrounds with a various range of weight and body composition.

First Major Bone Fracture Linked to Risk for Second Fracture in Women

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Colby Stong

Major osteoporotic fracture and hip fracture are predicted by several measurements. Investigators examined whether recent fractures could also be used to predict future fractures.

Type 1 Diabetes Control and Decreased Areal BMD and Bone Resorption

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Colby Stong

Increased fracture incidence is associated with type 1 diabetes. Researchers studied the affect glycemic control and microvascular disease may have on this risk.

Bone Mineral Density Positively Associated With Physical Activity Among Children With IBD

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Jessica Nye, PhD

Investigators assessed overall characteristics of postendoscopy upper gastrointestinal cancers and compared them with those of initially detected cancers.

Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Depression and Anxiety

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Maria Arini Lopez, PT, DPT, CSCS, CMTPT

Studies show a link between depression and osteoporosis. Researchers investigated whether osteoporosis drugs contributed to depression and anxiety.